Table Of Contents - RIDGID 1224 Manual

1224 Threading Machine

Table of Contents

Recording Form For Machine Serial Number..................................................................................................................................1
Safety Symbols ..................................................................................................................................................................................2
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
Work Area Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety ..............................................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety ..............................................................................................................................................................................3
Tool Use And Care..........................................................................................................................................................................3
Service ............................................................................................................................................................................................4
Specific Safety Information
Threading Machine Safety Warnings ..............................................................................................................................................4
Description, Specifications And Standard Equipment
Description ......................................................................................................................................................................................4
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................................................5
Standard Equipment ......................................................................................................................................................................6
Machine Assembly
Mounting on Stands ........................................................................................................................................................................6
Mounting on Bench ........................................................................................................................................................................6
Pre-Operation Inspection ..................................................................................................................................................................6
Machine and Work Area Set-Up........................................................................................................................................................6
Die Head Set-Up and Use
Removing/Installing Die Head ........................................................................................................................................................7
Quick-Opening Die Heads ..............................................................................................................................................................8
Inserting/Changing the Dies ........................................................................................................................................................8
Adjusting Thread Size ..................................................................................................................................................................8
Opening the Die Head at the End of the Thread..........................................................................................................................8
Self-Opening Die Heads ................................................................................................................................................................8
Inserting/Changing the Dies ........................................................................................................................................................9
Adjusting Thread Size ..................................................................................................................................................................9
Trigger Slide Adjustment ..............................................................................................................................................................9
Opening the Die Head at the End of the Thread..........................................................................................................................9
714/914 Receding Self-Opening Die Heads ................................................................................................................................10
Inserting/Changing the Dies ......................................................................................................................................................10
Adjusting Thread Size ................................................................................................................................................................10
Adjusting for Tapered or Straight PipeThread............................................................................................................................11
Preparing the Die Head to Thread ............................................................................................................................................11
Opening the Die Head at the End of the Thread........................................................................................................................12
Operating Instructions
Changing Operating Speeds ........................................................................................................................................................13
Carriage Handwheel Adjustment ..................................................................................................................................................13
Cutting with No. 764 Cutter ..........................................................................................................................................................13
Reaming with No. 744 Reamer ....................................................................................................................................................14
Threading Pipe..............................................................................................................................................................................14
Threading Bar Stock/Bolt Threading ............................................................................................................................................15
Left Hand Threading ....................................................................................................................................................................15
Beveling Pipe ................................................................................................................................................................................15
Removing Pipe from the Machine ................................................................................................................................................15
Inspecting Threads........................................................................................................................................................................16
Preparing Machine for Transport ..................................................................................................................................................16
Maintenance Instructions
Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................................................16
Top Cover/Removal/Installation ....................................................................................................................................................16
Lubrication ....................................................................................................................................................................................17
Oil System Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................................17
Replacing No. 764 Cutter Wheel ..................................................................................................................................................18
Replacing Jaw Inserts ..................................................................................................................................................................18
V-Belt Tension/Replacement ........................................................................................................................................................18
Optional Equipment ........................................................................................................................................................................19
Thread Cutting Oil Information ......................................................................................................................................................19
Machine Storage ..............................................................................................................................................................................19
Service And Repair ..........................................................................................................................................................................19
Disposal ............................................................................................................................................................................................19
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................................................20
Lifetime Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................................Back Cover
*Original Instructions - English
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